Christopher Smith
Sippy Downs,Australia
Summary
Safety-focused electrician with 25 years of experience in the electrical industrial industry. Specializes in underground reticulation, Rate 2 and Rate 3 lighting installations, and repairs. Proficient in Sunshine Coast Region Traffic signals installation and repairs, as well as testing, commissioning, and compliance of consumers' mains installations. Recognized for safety compliance, on-time project delivery within budget, and exceeding customer expectations. Experienced in implementing Health and Safety Standards, AS/NZS 3000:2018, and staying updated with Electrical Code and safety standards. Skilled team leader, mentor, and communicator with a successful track record of training and supervising apprentices for a safe working environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician Leading Hand/Site Supervisor
J&P Richardson Industries
01.2006 - Current
- Responsibilities
- Construction projects, planned and reactive maintenance on various sewer pump stations and water treatment plants for Unity Water, SEQ Water and Moreton Bay Regional Council.
- Previous short term permanent hire - Unity Water northern service centre, Maroochydore
- Procurement – subcontractors and materials.
- Project Scope
- Conducting toolbox and safety meetings circulating information such as safety alerts, technical instructions, and shared learnings from industry partners and leaders.
- ENERGEX Rate 2 lighting and TMR rate 3 lighting construction through to commissioning/ LV switching.
- Operate the Energex Network specifically underground assets, undertaking switching sheets, and supervising safety at the work site.
- Perform all aspects of electrical work on the Energex network such as civil works, cable installation, terminations and installing plant and equipment.
- Liaison with civil contractors, including confirming design requirements, site acceptance of plant and materials, progression reports, and issue resolutions.
- Planning and setting work tasks in sequence of importance to ensure safe, effective, and efficient daily operations.
- Industrial installations of mains and submains cabling. Power and instrument cabling, including cable tray and supports for various food/ beverage and manufacturing businesses, and mine coal handling processing plants.
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Electrician Leading Hand
J&P Richardson Industries
01.2004 - 01.2006
Electrical Apprenticeship
J&P Richardson Industries
01.2000 - 01.2004
Education
Grade 12
St Edmunds College,
Ipswich, QLD11-1999
Skills
- Construction of refurbished sewer pump stations, including pumps, cabling and pump drives
- Testing & Commissioning of switchboard installations domestic & industrial environments Including CT metering & large customer connections
- Experience in rating road lighting systems
- Department Main Roads & Sunshine Coast Council Rate 3 lighting and traffic signals
- Trouble shooting and problem resolution in a field-based environment
- Workplace health & safety legislation and codes of practice
- Underground Distribution Plant and Equipment including and installation: Transformers and Ring Main Units LV Underground Estates, Earthing, Street Lighting, Electrical Pillars (Commercial & industrial Pillars, Link Pillars), Transformer Termination, Electrical Pits, and street lighting joints
- Electrical wiring installation
- Electrical repairs
- Electrical installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
Certification
- Electrical Fitter Mechanic – Licence # 58818
- Heavy Rigid open truck licence # 079430515
- High Risk Work Licence # 0003097174. Classes CV, DG, LF, WP (Vehicle loading crane, Dogman, Forklift and 10+ Elevated work platform.
- General Safety Induction (construction industry) White card # 1241397
- Recreational Marine Driver Licence # 079430515
- Confined space certified
Timeline
Electrician Leading Hand/Site Supervisor
J&P Richardson Industries
01.2006 - Current
Electrician Leading Hand
J&P Richardson Industries
01.2004 - 01.2006
Electrical Apprenticeship
J&P Richardson Industries
01.2000 - 01.2004
Grade 12
St Edmunds College,
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